IGCSE Year 9 & 10 Biology Resources

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A link for all good notes on all IGCSE topics :

http://newurlsothatthedumbpeopledontgetfreenotes.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/biology-igcse1.pdf

https://www.boundless.com/biology/

http://www.biologyguide.net/

CIE SYLLABUS 2016 FOR BIOLOGY:
0610_y16_sy.pdf



1. Characteristics of Living Organisms
Topic 1.docx





2. Classification and diversity of living organisms
Topic 2.docx
( syllabus from Cambridge IGCSE BIOLOGY 0610)




3. Transport in living things


4. Enzymes http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/biology/enzymes/revise-it/enzymes

Enzymes.docx
( syllabus from Cambridge IGCSE BIOLOGY 0610)

5. Photosynthesis

6. Nutrition






7. Transport in Plants

http://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/226/226F09_9print.html- cross section and types of root

http://www.summit-tree.com/pubs/Summit%20Systemic%20Pest%20Apps.pdf- systemic pesticides



8. Transport in Humans

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/appliedanatomy/0_anatomy_circulatorysys_rev1.shtml

Septal defects in the heart:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Atrial/Ventricular-Septal-Defect.htm

Valve defects:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/heart-valves-and-valve-disease

Heart murmurs:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-murmur-causes-treatments

How the heart works:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/holes/heartworks

Heart attack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8P3n6GKBSY
Heart failure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhYeO2fwSps
Miscellaneous: https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/lvads ( ventricle assisting devices)

Blood Pressure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diG519dFVNs

lymphatic system:
http://www.slideshare.net/scuffruff/tissue-fluid-and-lymph

Vaccination:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_edexcel/control_systems/microorganisms_immunity/revision/2/
http://www.vaxmainekids.org/breastfeeding-alone-not-enough-protect-babies-dangerous-diseases/
Blood clotting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--bZUeb83uU


9. Homeostasis skin.gif
( cross section of human skin)

(a) Video on blood glucose regulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZxuQo3ylII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_jC4FDOUc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/responses_to_environment/homeostasisrev6.shtml

(b) Thermoregulation:
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ8WXpsUXYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUCdLkI474
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/responses_to_environment/homeostasisrev3.shtml



10. Coordination and Response
1 - Neuronal difference & Schwaan.ppt


example of a neurodegenerative disease:http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stephen-hawking-als/?WT.mc_id=SA_Twitter?WT.mc_id=SA_Facebook
Role of Pancreas: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-does-the-pancreas-do-emma-bryce
Eye_Structure.jpg

Additional information: How optic nerve is compressed in Glaucoma?
http://www.glaucoma.org/glaucoma/the-optic-nerve-questions-and-answers-from-dr-bradley-schuster.php


11. Respiration
Breathing_and_the_lungs[1].pptx



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-f3RL0KiUg&feature=related- Inside the lungs
Respiration year 9.ppt


KS4 Respiration.ppt


Use of drugs to increase stamina in sports:http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/performanceenhancingdrugs/a/EPO.htm


Effects of smoking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwuwrRK-I2Y


12. Nervous system revision
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/nervesandhormones/thenervoussystemrev1.shtml

use of hormones in food industry:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/hormones-in-food-should-y_n_815385.html


13. Plant hormone
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/nervesandhormones/controlinplantsrev1.shtml
14. Excretion and dialysis
Dialysis.ppt
kidney[1].ppt

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-your-kidneys-work-emma-bryce#watch

15. Drugs:
http://www.intheknowzone.com/substance-abuse-topics/heroin/heroin-in-the-brain.html

Effects of Heroin:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/what-heroin

Types of drugs:
http://www.castlecraig.co.uk/resources/drugs/types-drugs


16. Human Reproduction:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLmg4wSHdxQ: Ovulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrVmDgh4v4 : Human Fertilization
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGJsrGmWeKE : ovulation and menstrual cycle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_edexcel/control_systems/menstrual_cycle_fertilisation/revision/1/ Menstrual cycle
Good website showing description of all contraceptive methods:
http://bedsider.org/methods
AIDS: http://www.avert.org/aids.htm
http://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/
Benefits of breast feeding:
http://motherchildnutrition.org/healthy-nutrition/about-essential-nutrition-actions/benefits-of-breastfeeding.html

17. Variation:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/organisms_behaviour_health/variation_classification/revision/2/

http://www.ksw.org.uk/senior-school-resources/biology/lower-sixth/variation-antibiotic-resistance


Good article on Genetically Modified crops in Developing Nations : http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/sites/default/files/GM%20Crops%20short%20version%20FINAL.pdf
Fears over GM Food items: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/08/fears-not-facts-support-gmo-free-food/

18. Population Size:

Human Population growth: http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
Reasons for population Growth: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-of-overpopulation.php
limiting factors of population growth:
http://www.ck12.org/life-science/Limiting-Factors-to-Population-Growth-in-Life-Science/lesson/Limiting-Factors-to-Population-Growth/?referrer=concept_details
Additional Info on human population: http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange2/current/lectures/human_pop/human_pop.html
Social implications of population growth:
http://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/geography/population/social-economic-political-effects
http://www.prb.org/Publications/Lesson-Plans/HumanPopulation/Urbanization/QuestionandAnswer.aspx


18. Human influences in the ecosystem:

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones ( eutrophication): https://www.gov.uk/nitrate-vulnerable-zones
Problems caused by pesticides( DDT) : http://people.chem.duke.edu/~jds/cruise_chem/pest/effects.html
http://www.panna.org/issues/persistent-poisons/the-ddt-story
Effects of DDT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDicpd4Ry8E
Oil Spill: http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/dec/14/first-dead-dolphin-spotted
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills/how-oil-harms-animals-and-plants.html

Effect of non-biodegradable plastics:
http://www.plasticoceans.net/the-facts/environmental-impact/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/226559-the-effects-of-non-biodegradable-products/

http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/teacher_resources/webfieldtrips/bio_nonbio_materials/

MIscellaneous articles on effect of plastics on health:
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/

Water Pollution:
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/water/pollu.htm

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/pollution/
http://www.water-pollution.org.uk/types.html

ACID RAIN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms4v0Ekvyuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAfip6F3-8

ozone hole : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEqiHYTTCQA

AIR POLLUTION:
Sulphur Dioxide:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre_2011/rocks/fuelsrev5.shtml

GLOBAL WARMING:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs ( class)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab6jV4VBWZE (NASA)
http://geography.about.com/od/globalproblemsandissues/a/advantages.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPJJM_hCFj0 ( greenhous effect)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcVwLrAavyA ( 1.27 minutes)

Nuclear fallout:
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jmoilane/nuclear/Fallout.html
http://biodabianss.blogspot.in/2011/10/nuclear-pollution.html

negative impacts of female contraceptive hormones in water courses
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/birth-control-in-drinking-water-a-fertility-catastrophe-in-the-making